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Meet an Unreasonable Venture Shortlist Overview Connect Videos Press Overview Connect Videos Press Providing exec search and workforce enablement for 1,000+ orgs driving impact and innovation in Africa. Paul Breloff Co-Founder & CEO at Shortlist More about Paul » Connect shortlist.net Employees 21–50 Headquarters Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya Shortlist is a premier talent advisory firm driving impact and innovation across Africa. Shortlist Search is an executive search firm that has helped nearly 1,000 leading social impact and startup organizations find the right leader for critical roles. Shortlist Futures is an apprenticeship intermediary and has helped 12,000+ young Africans launch promising careers in sectors like climate and AI. Since founding in 2016, Shortlist has worked with 1,000+ companies and 2M+ professionals. Education Notable Achievements Engaged over 2M young professionals across Africa & India, and have helped make 5,000+ placementsTrusted by over 1,000 employers on the continent, with a repeat customer rate of 80%+ Currently Operating in 19 Regions Graphics is not supported× Elevator Pitch Subscribe for More Videos » Press Mentions June 16, 2026 Nigeria’s green transition to create up to 10.5m jobs by 2050, says report - EnviroNews - latest environment news, climate change, renewable energy Shortlist, a company dedicated to optimizing recruitment, plays a pivotal role in Nigeria's green transition. As the country aims to create 10.5 million jobs by 2050, Shortlist's innovative hiring... Read on EnviroNews - latest environment news, climate change, renewable energy » August 12, 2024 Potentially 3.3 million jobs in the green economy Research indicates that Africa's green economy could generate over 3.3 million direct jobs by 2030. This transition towards sustainable practices is essential for economic growth, addressing... Read more » August 7, 2024 Potentially 3.3 million jobs in the green economy Research indicates that Africa's green economy could generate over 3.3 million direct jobs by 2030, driven by renewable energy initiatives and sustainable practices. This transition presents... Read more » August 5, 2024 New research suggests Africa’s Green Economy could create more than 3 million direct jobs by 2030 Research indicates Africa's green economy could generate over 3 million direct jobs by 2030, with South Africa identified as having the highest potential. This transition emphasizes sustainable... Read more » August 5, 2024 Africa set to create 3.3m ‘green’ jobs A recent report highlights that Africa's transition to a green economy could generate over 3 million direct jobs by 2030. This shift emphasizes renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and... Read on Gadget » August 2, 2024 Africa’s Green Economy could create more 3 million jobs by 2030 Research indicates Africa's green economy could generate over 3 million direct jobs by 2030, with South Africa identified as having the highest potential. This transition emphasizes sustainable... Read on Farmers Review Africa » More Ventures in Education BeeLine Reader We exist to make reading more efficient and accessible from grade school to grad school — especially for those with dyslexia, ADD, and vision problems. View Profile » Nick Lum Founder & CEO of BeeLine Reader Cognician We exist to activate employee behavior change and deliver measurable business transformation at speed and scale. View Profile » Barry Kayton Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Cognician ThinkCERCA We exist to spark courageous thinking and empower learners with the literacy skills they need to bring life to their ideas. View Profile » Eileen Murphy Founder and CEO of ThinkCERCA Get the Unreasonable Newsletter Get monthly updates on Shortlist and all of the other ventures working to solve global challenges. Email address Newsletter (2x monthly) Must select the list to subscribe to. Read our Privacy Policy. Unreasonable works with partners who believe that solving the world's toughest problems is not only a moral imperative but also an unprecedented financial opportunity. We select Unreasonable Ventures that match this criteria. About About Unreasonable For Partners For Investors For Entrepreneurs © 2026 Unreasonable Group, Certified B Corporation. All rights reserved.